- 101 Things to do in 1001 Days -
- July 1, 2008 - March 29, 2011 -
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording)with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined.
Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent
some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently
simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to
beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic.
1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than
a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete
the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some
tasks such overseas trips or outdoor activities.
http://triplux.com/dayzero/default.asp
Black = Tasks to be completed
Orange = Tasks in the process of being completed
Red = Completed tasks
Family:
1. Find out every family member’s birthday - 7/17/08
2. Get a pedicure with my mom
3. Write Nana a card while she's in the nursing home - 9/25/08
4. Get to know my brothers girlfriends well
5. Take flowers to Samuel and PopPop at the cemetery
Friends:
6. Host a game night
7. Make one new real friend - 8/30/08
8. Start or join a couples group/Bible study - November 2009
Husband:
9. Dance together
10. Plan a surprise date
11. Give Randy a 30 minute back massage -9/29/08
12. Watch a movie that Randy wants to watch - 9/21/08 (Boondock Saints)
13. Pack Randy's lunch 30 times (3/30)
14. Get in the habit of reading the Bible together
Personal Goals:
15. Stop biting my nails
16. Start a PCOS blog and/or journal - 9/2/08
17. Get pregnant - 10/28/08
18. Give birth to a healthy baby - 6/16/09
19. Become a stay at home mom - 6/24/09
20. No texting for 1 day
21. Don't wear make-up for 1 day - 3/17/09
22. Drive the speed limit for 1 day
Health and Fitness:
23. Get in the habit of walking regularly
24. Get in the habit of taking vitamins every day
25. Start doing Yoga, or at least give it a try
26. Reach 150 pound
27. Reach 145 pounds
28. Reach 140 pounds
29. Go on the South Beach Diet - April 2008
Finances:
30. Payoff the Xterra - November 2009
31. Get rid of one monthly bill - 7/31/08
32. Create and stick to a budget
33. Save $5,000 for an emergency fund
34. Put $10.00 in savings for each item completed on this list (47/101)
Home and Organization:
35. Paint the outside of the house
36. Install windowsills and wash all windows
37. Cut that annoying little extra piece of carpet off! - not sure when this happened!
38. Put better, brighter lighting in the garage
39. Install garage door opener - 1/25/09
40. Install a new garbage disposal
41. Landscape the backyard
42. Redecorate the master bedroom - 8/31/08
43. Redecorate the kitchen to look like a coffee house
44. Replace all the trim
45. Get rid of 10 pair of shoes - 9/2/08
Travel:
46. Drive on the interstate!
47. Visit Jessica and Luke in New York
48. Go to Nebraska and visit the family - 1/25/09
49. Go to a zoo outside of New Mexico - Octover 2009 (Henry Doorley Zoo in Omaha)
50. Take a day trip to another city in NM
51. Go to a major amusement park
52. Go to Omaha and slide down the giant metal slides - 1/28/09
Spiritual:
53. Get in the habit of daily quiet times with God
54. Be prayed over for healing
55. Learn how to use my spiritual gifts
56. Join a Bible study group - November 2009
Food:
57. Don’t eat out for an entire month
58. Try Indian food - 7/18/08
59. Shop at a Farmer’s Market
60. Start a food blog - October 2009
61. Bake a cheesecake
62. Eat at 5 new restaurants (Do Drop Inn, Indian Palace, Village Pizza, Lazlo's, Uptown Brewery)
Books and Movies
63. Watch a horror film and try to be brave - 9/11/08
64. Read an entire book for enjoyment
65. Read the entire 66 books of the Bible (17/66)
Fun Activities:
66. Ride on a train
67. Go bowling 3 times (0/3)
68. Go to an art museum
69. Go to or host a Bingo night - 1/30/10 (My 23rd birthday)
70. Go to a local play - 8/2/08 (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the ALT)
Random Acts of Kindness:
71. Randomly pick up trash 5 different times (2/5)
72. Donate to Goodwill - 9/13/08
73. Send someone flowers
74. Make eye contact and say hello to a stranger - 7/14/08
75. Leave a generous tip at a restaurant - 7/18/08
Creativity:
76. Make and send a post card to Postsecret.com
77. Write and send out a Christmas letter - 12/10/09
78. Do a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle by myself
79. Paint a piece of pottery - Mothers Day 2009
80. Learn how to knit or crochet
Outdoors and Nature:
81. Drive to Sandia Peak
82. Watch the sun set
83. Watch the sun rise - 7/4/08 (In the car on the way to family reunion)
84. Climb a tree
85. Go sledding
86. Go on a picnic
87. Go on a boat ride - 7/6/08 (During family reunion in NE)
88. Go on a hike
89. Go berry picking
90. Go to a pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin - October 2008
91. Successfully grow flowers from seeds
Purchases:
92. Buy a scratcher ticket from a gas station - 12/23/08
93. Buy a KitchenAid mixer - Was given one!94. Get a 3rd tattoo - July 2009 (paisley on wrist)
95. Get a 4th tattoo - Nov 09-Jan 10 (Birds and flowers on left arm)
Miscellaneous:
96. Get a personalized license plate - 8/7/08 (PEZHEAD)
97. Participate in a water fight
98. Switch to all reusable grocery bags - 9/24/08
99. Write a letter to someone I admire - April 2009
100. Host a cookie exchange
101. Have a yard sale - 9/13/08
